HARRIS FEDERATION

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HARRIS FEDERATION
01/10/2025
Full time
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Microsoft Power Platform Developer which will play a pivotal role in transforming education through innovative technology. You'll design and implement intelligent solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and Power BI to streamline processes, enhance data insights and support teaching and learning across a large, diverse network of academies. Working closely with educators, leaders and central teams, you'll develop AI-driven tools, ensure secure data integration and deliver impactful training. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation committed to social mobility, educational excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to make a meaningful difference in education, we'd love to hear from you. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Design, develop, implement, test and evaluate Microsoft tools and ensure the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives within the context of the Federation and Academies strategic and development plans. You will code agents that will be used by education leaders, teachers, students and head office staff to streamline processes, provide automation where appropriate, support teaching and learning and improve data analysis. Work closely with various departments to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Working with central IT, cyber and data teams to align our AI tools and systems to be used safely, in line with government guidance. To identify further efficiencies and tools available to enhance our current systems. Create training resources and deliver training to staff on AI tools. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Operational experience of developing AI tools and processes ideally within a large education environment or similarly large organisation. Familiar with educational data, recognising the sensitivities of this data as well as understanding what quality and accurate data means for educational institutions. Awareness of potential impacts if data is inaccurate, particularly in educational settings. Confident with the management of educational data across a complex organisation. A good general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy. For a full job specification, please download the Job Description. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HARRIS FEDERATION
01/10/2025
Full time
? About Us Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all. ? Summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled and knowledgeable part-time Data Manager, working 22.5 hours per week (0.6). This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing Academy, where you will be highly supported by both the Academy team and the wider Harris Federation. As the Academy grows to full capacity there is a wide range of opportunities for future career progression. You will lead on completing an accurate Academy census and school workforce return, as well as acting as an expert and consultant for high level data & MIS queries, planning advice about how best to approach problems in PowerBI and BromCom. ? Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Managing the timetable Collecting and updating the MIS with all prior data for new students: Administering the end of year process on the MIS Maintaining staff user accounts on the MIS Carrying out the KS4 and KS5 DfE checking exercises in September and June Managing the Academy website A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Previous experience of working with MIS Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and related packages, including Microsoft Excel skills Excellent verbal and numeracy skills A strong commitment to continuing professional development including learning new skills and IT programmes Attention to detail, confident report compiling and documentation skills Experience of working to targets and deadlines Confidence in delivering training and dealing with stakeholders at all levels Sound knowledge of all key data requirements and analysis in Education Familiarity with Bromcom MIS Understanding of Microsoft Power BI An experienced timetabler, with a proven history of developing timetables for schools with complex requirements At least a year working in a school or educational establishment For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? Rewards & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.